Gently prepare the natural nail by lightly buffing the natural nail with a buffer, dehydrate the nail using pH Bond. Apply a thin coat of Gelish Foundation to the nail plate and cure for one minute in Mini Light, ten seconds in LED Light or one minute in UV Light.

Wipe with clean nail wipe, apply two thin coats of Gelish Polish color of choice, curing between each coat for two - three minutes in Mini Light, thirty seconds in LED Light or two minutes in UV Light depending on depth of color.

Apply one thin coat of Gelish Top It Off and cure for one minute in Mini Light, or thirty seconds in LED Light or one minute in UV Light.

After proper curing, cleanse the nail with Gelish Cleanser using a clean nail wipe.

Apply Gelish Nourish Cuticle Oil to the nails and skin surrounding the nails.

1. Apply the Mini Gelish® Nail Surface Cleanse onto a lint free wipe to clean the nails.
2. Push back the cuticle and clean the surrounding nail.
3. Shape the natural nail.
4. Gently remove the shine on the natural nail with a buffer.
5. Apply the Mini Gelish® Nail Surface Cleanse on the clean lint free wipe to remove the dust and clean the nail.
6. Apply Mini Gelish® pH Bond to the natural nail.
7. Apply a thin coat of Mini Gelish® Foundation Base Gel to the nail making sure to cap the free edge.
8. Use the orange wood stick to clean up any excess Mini Gelish® Foundation Base Gel from around the cuticle or under the nail.
9. Cure for 45 seconds in the Gelish MINI PRO45 LED Light, 1 minute in a UV Light or 10 seconds in an LED Light.
10. Using a clean lint free dry wipe or dry gel brush remove excess product from the nail. Do not use Mini Gelish® Nail Surface Cleanse.
11. Apply a THIN layer of the Mini Gelish® Soak Off Gel Polish of choice cuticle to free edge. Be sure to seal the edges of the nail.
NOTE: too thick of application will cause gel to not cure properly.
12. Cure for 45 seconds in the Gelish MINI PRO45 LED Light, 2 minutes in a UV Light or 30 seconds in an LED Light.
13. Repeat Step 11 & 12.
14. Apply Mini Gelish® Top It Off Sealer Gel from cuticle to free edge using a thin light application.
15. Cure for 45 seconds in the Gelish PRO45 LED Light, 2 minutes in a UV Light or 30 seconds in an LED Light.
16. Your nails will be tacky after step 15, Apply the Mini Gelish® Nail Surface Cleanse onto a clean lint free wipe to remove the tacky surface.
17. Apply Mini Gelish® Nourish Cuticle Oil to the skin surrounding the nail.

Love it!
Gelish Basix Kit has outlasted any other gel nails I've had (salon and at-home). I painted my nails one week ago and they are still going strong - no chips, no peeling. In the past, gel nails have only lasted a max of 3-5 days on my super oily nails so I'm absolutely impressed! It looks like I'll get a 2 week wear out of this color, if not, more (the package says color lasts 21 days - fingers crossed it does).
I've used Sensationail in the past and I've had to do 2 nails at a time because the product would slide around my nail and flood my cuticles if not cured immediately. With Gelish I can do my whole hand at once without worry!
I wish they would sell larger bottles - it'd be worth the money!
August 9, 2014

Nice starter
I purchased this kit after looking over a few option. Wanted to do my own gel polish to save money and time. This kit is a great price and has everything needed. If you want color you will need to purchase that separately. This kit works wonderful cures perfect with a light and proper application. Great price compared to others out there.
January 25, 2014

Too good to believe -- NOPE
This system works just like they say it will. I rarely did my nails with regular polish because the time spent was not worth the result. I really love this system and the colors they offer. I have recommended it to friends and all have thanked me for the advice. (I don't recommend products often since a lot of variables come into play.# The results were good from the start, but with practice I have gotten even better results. My nails grow longer now due to the strength of this product. I will say that I have managed to keep sets on for six weeks at a time. By carefully doing each step as recommended, they last two weeks easily. The problem at that point is that the base of the nail starts to show where it is uncovered. So, I carefully go through ALL of the steps over the top of the polish already there. After another two weeks, I do it again. Two weeks later, I remove them and start fresh. In answer to the questions: YES-- you can change colors at each two week interval. NO -- it doesn't get to be too thick, you make the layers thin as you are going. NO -- they don't perform any differently with all those coats on #in my opinion, it makes my nails nearly indestructible.) YES -- removal takes a bit longer, but it is well worth the time since it is only once every six weeks. Not only do I recommend this to my friends, I have purchased it as a gift for my nieces.
January 18, 2014

Best Purchase Ever
This is my second kit. My nails last 3 weeks before I have to redo them. If you do exactly as the instructions say you should have no problems. Just remember to do thin coats. I did put 2 layers of the top coat on, but made sure I did them in thin layers. This is the best product.
January 5, 2014